"A unique blend of fairy tale and cat tale. Amusing, and to be enjoyed by all ages."—Linda Larson, Cat Caretaker at the Hemingway Home and Museum

"I am both privileged and relieved to report that fantasy rules in The Life And Times Of Rapunzel, Staci Layne Wilson's clever and witty romp through a world of fairy tale wonders, where dire forces compel Rapunzel and her cat-prince, Hemingway, to desperate action, including delightful and insightful side trips to this world's potential future and not-so-distant past. And best of all, after you've read it, if you feel the need to be heroic, all you have to do is share it with a friend!"—Travis Edward Pike, Author of Grumpuss, Odd Tales & Wonders, and many more

"A delightful read. The Life And Times Of Rapunzel will tickle the heart of any cat lover with its major character, Hemingway, and Rapunzel his 'damsel to the rescue.'"—Carole C. Wilbourn, The Cat Therapist - Author of Cats on the Couch, and Cat Talk; columnist for Cat Fancy Magazine)

"I'm happy to recommend The Life And Times Of Rapunzel as a delightful fantasy that would capture the heart of any cat lover as Hemingway, the cat, captured mine. I often had to smile at the dialogue, as it is an interesting mixture of fantasy world and 21st Century jargon. Being a great fan of both fantasy stories and anything remotely associated with cats, I was hooked."—Elaine Bailey, Author of Canadian Bestseller Cat Tails, Cat Paws, and Charlotte R

"5 out of 5 paws!...Told to us by the Wizard Argus, this story is a combination of wit and charming humor. Argus tells the story well, inserting little editorial comments along the way. It is he who sets the tone for the story, as well as explaining the concept of it...This lends to an engaging style of story telling, adding a bit of light satire to this story about friendship and about not believing in absolutes (which is kind of ironically cool, since absolutes are so prevalent in the old faery tales). Wilson isn't too proud to use a few well placed puns...the book is rife with plays on all things cat...which only added to the charm of the book. For those who loved Rebecca Lickiss's Ever After or William Goldman's Princess Bride, this is a definite addition to the 'to read list.' Forgive the pun, but it's nearly purr-fect."—Cindy Lynn Speer, Gotta Write Reviewer

"4.5 Roses/Innocent...A humorous and enjoyable trip through Punsville, USA. This fantasy world is filled with wonderfully imaginative things like trolls, gargoyle monkeys, dragons, hags and crones, and even historical figure caricatures in cameo roles. Equally 'punny' are the book's characters: Sigmund Furred, Manny Manx, Siameez, or King Paathrea of Khatt (no cats allowed there, however). I laughed until my ribs ached, and kept turning pages eager for the next surprise. Did you happen to notice the preponderance of feline references in the story? You should. The character of Prince Hemmingway is a touching tribute to the author's cherished pet, who passed away last year. In a market of crossover books and literary genres expanding beyond normalized boundaries, I have to say that no one I've read writes a fractured fairy tale like Staci Layne Wilson. This is the first time I've reviewed for her and I'm glad I did. She's already a noted author in horror and it looks like she's well on her way to creating a niche for herself as a fantasy author as well. Three Cheers!"—Brenda Thatcher, Escape to Romance

"...A page-turning story filled with Fairie Tale creatures in a parallel world to the Earth called Othruth. The story is told by a wizard who sees what happens to Rapunzel in a crystal ball. From the beginning Rapunzel's life is filled with adventure and you can't help but root for the poor innocent who is lured from her home by a charming Prince. From that moment on her life is filled with one adventure after another. It is the meeting up with a cat/man, Hemingway, that forms the framework for the quest she and Hemingway embark on. Rapunzel could easily have been a one-dimensional character that is so often seen in fairy tales but she grows and learns throughout the book. Her friendship with Hemingway also provides a great deal of warmth and humor to the story. I thoroughly enjoyed this read."—Deb, and Playful the Cat, Claw

"...A wonderful fantasy story blended with a nice tale of romance, time travel and humor. This book was full of everything fantasy—wizards, gargoyles, dragons and more. The excitement was non-stop. The character development was amazing...Rapunzel is truly awesome. She kept her head in all situations. She proved loyalty beyond belief. Hemingway will impress each and every reader. He never lost sight of his objective. He had to endure quite a bit in order to achieve his goals. As a feline and a man, Hemingway made an incredible impression on me. Ms. Wilson did a tremendous job, and I'm pleased to add The Life And Times Of Rapunzel to my keeper shelf."—Robin Taylor, In the Library Reviews

"Shrink back in terror, mortals!" Siameez cried dramatically, her voice booming.

Rapunzel and Hemingway did.

But Manny leapt to his feet. "Back, lowly wizard!"

Siameez laughed, a rich, full sound. "You are but an apprentice mage," she said disdainfully.

Manny ignored her. He turned and touched Hemingway's head with his wand. "To Earth, to Earth, for all you're worth! Key West would be best!" He'd made up the rhyme on the spot, but the impromptu incantation seemed to work.

Hemingway and Rapunzel wavered, then faded.

"No-o-o-o!" Siameez screamed, leaping into the room and throwing herself at the disappearing duo.